Remembrance Day at St Joseph’s

In every class, children learned about the courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives serving in the two World Wars and in conflicts since. They also reflected on how wars continue to affect people and communities around the world today.

The children explored why we wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance, and many chose to buy one in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

At 11am, our school observed two minutes of silence. We watched live coverage from the Cenotaph in London and other places of remembrance across the UK. It was moving to see the care and respect the children showed as they joined people across the country in remembering those who died.

The silence was a meaningful way to put the British value of mutual respect into practice. It gave everyone space to remember and reflect in their own way, united in a shared hope for peace.

We will remember them.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.